International student expenses
At the time of registration each quarter, every student must pay the following quarterly fees. (A Registration Fee Deferred Payment Plan, which allows students to pay their quarterly fees in three monthly installments, is available.)
For details concerning fees and deposits, consult the publication 1996-97 Student Fees and Deposits, available from the Office of the Registrar. Current fees are also published in the Class Schedule and Room Directory.
Updated fee information is available at the UC Davis planning and budget office's website.
| Fall Quarter | Annually | |
|---|---|---|
| University Registration Fee | $238.00 | $713.00 |
| Educational Fee | $1,029.00 | $3,086.00 |
| Associated Students(ASUCD) Fee | $23.50 | $70.50 |
| Memorial Union Fee | $28.50 | $85.50 |
| Undergraduate Health Insurance Fee (optional)* | -- | -- |
| Student Services Maintenance Fee and Student Activities and Services Initiative Fee |
$70.00 | $209.00 |
| Student Facilities Safety Fee | $22.00 | $66.00 |
| Total for full-time California residents | $1,411.00 | $4,230.00 |
| Tuition for nonresidents | $2,798.00 | $8,394.00 |
| Total for full-time nonresidents | $4,209.00 | $12,624.00 |
| Total for part-time California residents | $897.00 | $2,687.00 |
| Total for part-time nonresidents | $2,296.00 | $6,884.00 |
*Undergraduates may elect to purchase university-sponsored health insurance at regisration. The fee for the 1996-97 academic year is approximately $165.00 per quarter. Foreign undergraduate students and students in the Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Programs must participate in the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP) and pay a Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan Fee of approximately $135.00 per quarter.
Students approved for enrollment on a part-time basis pay the same fees as full-time students, but pay only one-half of the Educational Fee, and, if applicable, one-half of the Duplicate Degree Fee. Part-time nonresidents pay one-half of the Nonresident Tuition Fee.
Reduced fees are available to UC career employees and certain UC retirees who are qualified for admission to the university. Once admitted, the employee-student must file a petition for the reduction in fees before each quarter of enrollment. Employee-students pay one-third of the full-time Registration Fee, one-third of the full-time Education Fee. Employee-students also pay the Memorial Union Fee and the Student Facilities Safety Fee. The fees for employee-students for the 1996-97 academic year are $473.50 quarterly ($1,418.50 annually).
Employee students may enroll for up to nine units or three courses per quarter or semester, whichever is greater. Detailed information is in the UC Staff Personnel Policy Manual (Section 260.23 for employees, 775.7 for retirees, and 141.11 for the Administrative and Professional Staff program) available in department offices, at Shields Library or the Staff Development and Professional Services Office. Petitions can be obtained through the employee's unit.
The Duplicate Degree Fee has been eliminated, effective fall 1996.
Students may be charged fees in some courses for the use, rental or consumption of materials, tools or equipment, or for the costs of materials or services necessary to provide a special supplemental educational experience. For example, course materials fees may cover the purchase of chemicals and glassware for a science laboratory or of art supplies for an art studio class. They might also cover film rentals, field trips, or the purchase or rental of specific equipment. The campus is currently reviewing the application and extent of such fees.
Graduate and professional student fees are listed in the relevant chapters of this catalog.
Students may be subject to the following fees for optional services (rates subject to change):
Parking permit rates are available at Parking Services or you may call (916) 752-8277.
Bicycles, California State License fee (initial license, $6; renewals, $3). Required for all bicycles on campus.
The costs listed below are average costs, and your own living expenses may differ somewhat from these. More information on living expenses can be found in the section on housing or from the Financial Aid Office.
| Fees | $4,225 |
| Books and supplies | $858 |
| Housing | $3,812 |
| Food | $1,953 |
| Personal expenses | $1,439 |
| Transportation | $799 |
| TOTAL (off-campus residence) | $13,086 |
| Less for living on campus | $99 |
| TOTAL (on-campus residence) | $12,987 |
Graduate (Single, living off campus)
| General | $14,445 |
| School of Law (depending upon the year in school) |
$20,681 to $16,499 |
| School of Medicine (depending upon the year in school) |
$20,192 to $19,605 |
| School of Veterinary Medicine (depending upon the year in school) |
$19,458 to $17,608 |
International students are responsible for all of their expenses while studying at UC Davis. The expenses include non-resident tuition, educational fees, room and board and a modest amount for personal expenses. For the 1996-97 academic year, we estimate the cost will be $24,000. Because the exact cost for tuition and fees is not determined until just before the beginning of the academic year, $24,000 is only a preliminary figure. This minimum allowance may be increased without advance notice.
During the admission process, most international undergraduate students are required to complete the Financial Statement for Students Seeking Nonimmigrant Status form certifying that funds are available for twelve months support. It is very important that students have adequate, reliable, and continuing financial support for the whole time they are here. After students arrive in the United States, it is extremely difficult to obtain additional funding. The university does not offer grants or financial aid to international undergraduate students.
All students need to be aware that there are numerous initial expenses during the first few months, including tuition and fees, an initial down payment for housing, food and personal expenses. We suggest that you bring a minimum of $4,000 for immediate expenses. Careful budgeting is essential for international students.
If you registered for courses and wish to cancel your registration or withdraw from the university, you must complete a Notice of Cancellation/Withdrawal form, available from the Office of the Registrar. Failure to do so may make you liable for fees according to the university refund policy (below). All of your courses will be dropped automatically when this form is processed.
New Undergraduate Students:
Before Day 1, Registration fees paid are refunded in full except for the $100 acceptance of admission fee.
Day 1 and after, the $100 acceptance of admission fee is withheld from the registration fee and the Schedule of Refunds is applied to the balance of fees assessed.
All Continuing and Readmitted Students and New Graduate Students:
There is a service charge of $10 for cancellation of registration before the first day of instruction. After the first day of instruction the Schedule of Refunds is applied to the total of fees assessed.
The Schedule of Refunds below applies to all continuing and readmitted students and new students who do not receive federal financial aid.*
The Schedule of Refunds refers to calendar days beginning with the first day of instruction. Percentages listed (days 1-35) should be applied respectively to Nonresident Tuition, Educational Fee, University Registration Fee, and other student fees. The effective date for determining a refund of fees is the date the student files an official notice of withdrawal with the university, and it is presumed that no university services will be provided to the student after that date.
University Registration Fee, Educational Fee,
Nonresident Tuition and other student fees**:
0-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
2-7 days. . . . . . . . . . .90%
8-18 days. . . . . . . . . .50%
19-35 days. . . . . . . . .25%
36 days and over. . . . . 0%
*New students who receive federal financial aid and withdraw during their first academic term may be refunded fees according to a Modified Fee Refund Schedule, available at the Financial Aid Office.
**Refund Schedule subject to change.
If you paid the health insurance fee and you are cancelling your registration before the first day of instruction, you are entitled to a 100 percent refund of this fee. Undergraduates must contact the Health Insurance Office at 916-752-2612 to receive the refund. Graduates will get an automatic refund from the Accounting Office.
After the first day of instruction, no refund of the health insurance fee will be issued. Any questions regarding the refund of health fees for withdrawals should be directed to the Student Health Center.
Information:
Financial Aid Office
201 Voorhies Hall
916-752-2390 (TDD 916-757-2078)
e-mail: undergradfinaid@ucdavis.edu
World Wide Web: http://faoman.ucdavis.edu/
The Financial Aid Office provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships, loans, grants and work-study employment. Financing an education is a responsibility that is shared by the student, the parents of dependent students and the Financial Aid Office (through distribution of federal, state and university funds). All students are expected to work to help finance their education.
Priority filing period for grants, loans, work-study and California Student Aid Commission applications for 1997-98: Jan. 1Mar. 2
Deadline to file for fellowships and graduate scholarships
for 1997-98 with Graduate Studies: Jan. 15
Students who miss the March 2 deadline should still apply for financial aid. Even though Cal Grant, scholarship, and work-study funds may be depleted, eligible applicants can receive Pell Grants and Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loans to help meet their need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available at local high schools, community colleges and the Financial Aid Office. Continuing UC Davis students and prospective graduate students should obtain the FAFSA from the Financial Aid Office in December.
Undergraduates with outstanding academic records are encouraged to apply for scholarships. See "Scholarships and Awards" at the end of this section for information about scholarship applications, or contact the UC Davis Scholarship Office, located at 207 Third Street, Suite B,
916-757-3153, ugscholofc@ucdavis.edu, (by mail: Scholarship Office, University of California, Davis, CA 95616).
Graduate students are eligible for most of the same types of financial aid as undergraduates. In addition, graduate scholarships, fellowships, and teaching and research assistantships are administered through Graduate Studies. State graduate fellowships are awarded to students who are pursuing an advanced or professional degree with intent to become college or university faculty members. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic eligibility. The awards pay part of the cost of tuition and are based on undergraduate grades, test scores, parents' educational level and consideration of disadvantaged background.
Eligibility for most assistance is based upon demonstrated financial need. (Most scholarships are not based on need.) Eligibility is determined by the following formula:
(1) the student is assigned a standard budget reflecting the average costs for a student attending UC Davis;
(2) the student's resources are analyzed according to federal and state regulations;
(3) the resources and an expected student contribution from work are subtracted from the budget; the remainder is the amount of eligibility. The Financial Aid Office attempts to fill this amount with a combination of grants, work-study, and loans.
The awards for married students are based on the same basic budget plus the addition of a standard child care allowance, unless documentation is provided about a spouse who is unable to work, in which case a dependent living allowance will also be awarded. Single parents' awards are based on the single student's budget and a child care allowance. If single parents' resources (earnings and benefits) are not sufficient to meet the basic living expenses of their dependents, a standard dependent living allowance may be awarded upon receipt of documentation.
Satisfactory Academic Progress. Federal regulations require that financial aid recipients meet the published Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid concerning units, grade point average and maximum quarters of attendance allowed to obtain a degree. A copy of these standards is available at the Financial Aid Office. Review the policy in detail and discuss it with your academic adviser.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office. Regulations and deadlines are subject to change.
A grant is a gift that does not have to be repaid as long as the student remains eligible. Whenever criteria and funding levels permit, a student's financial aid award includes grants.
Federal Pell Grants. All undergraduate financial aid applicants are required to apply for a Federal Pell Grant each year by following the instructions in the financial aid application packet. Recipients must be enrolled at least half time and must maintain good academic standing and make satisfactory academic progress. Eligibility is determined by the federal government according to a formula developed by the Department of Education and approved annually by Congress. All applicants are notified via a "Student Aid Report" (SAR). The amount you receive depends on your financial need.
Cal Grants are awarded by the California Student Aid Commission and may be renewed each year. All undergraduate financial aid applicants who are California residents are required to apply for one of these awards. Follow the instructions in the financial aid application packet.
Cal Grant A awards are based on financial need and academic achievement. Recipients must complete at least 36 units per academic year.
Cal Grant B awards are based on financial need and are for entering undergraduate students primarily from low-income backgrounds. Recipients are required to complete at least 12 units each quarter.
University Grants are available to both graduate and undergraduate students. The maximum varies each year depending on funds available.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Grants are restricted to undergraduates.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are awarded on the same basis as University Grants. They are available to U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents who are at least half-time students and who demonstrate exceptional financial need while pursuing their first undergraduate degree.
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Grants are awarded to students who are at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut as recognized by a tribal group served by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and who show financial need. Applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide supporting documents. Write to the agency that administers your tribal affairs and request a BIA Higher Education Assistance application. The BIA Financial Aid counselor on campus can help you complete the application.
Financial Aid almost always includes a long-term loan. Repayment of these loans (with the exception of Federal Direct Unsubsidized/Federal Direct PLUS loans) begins after you graduate or withdraw from school. Students are encouraged to work as much as possible (while remaining full-time students) and to develop modest personal budgets to keep final loan indebtedness within a manageable range.
Federal Perkins Loans are for U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Loans may be limited to a percentage of student's need because of demand and limited funds. Repayment starts six to nine months after graduation or withdrawal from school and may be extended over 10 years. Additional deferments are possible for temporary total disability or volunteer service in a private, non-profit organization, VISTA or the Peace Corps. Some teachers of students from low-income families and full-time teachers of handicapped children may also qualify for partial loan cancellation.
Health Profession Student Loans (HPSL) are awarded to students in the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Parental income information is required for all applicants regardless of age and dependency status.
The 1992 reauthorization of financial aid programs changed the eligibility requirement for HPSL for medical students. Beginning with the 1993-94 academic year, new HPSL borrowers must commit themselves to complete a primary care residency program, and practice in a primary care field until their HPSLs are repaid.
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford/
Ford Student Loans (Direct Loans) are available through the Financial Aid Office. Subsidized loans are based on financial need, and interest accrued while the student is in school is paid by the federal government. Unsubsidized loans are available to students regardless of income and assets, and there is no interest subsidy. Students are advised to speak with a Financial Aid counselor before borrowing an unsubsidized loan.
Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (Direct PLUS) are government-insured loans that are made to parents of dependent students.
Short-Term Loans meet temporary or emergency financial needs of registered students. Loan funds are provided by UC Davis alumni, ASUCD, the Cal Aggie Foundation, the Regents of the University of California, and private donors.
For information about how to apply, applications are available in the display rack on the first floor of Voorhies Hall. Application procedures vary slightly during the registration cycle of each quarter. Check the Short-term Loan bulletin board outside 116 Voorhies Hall for instructions.
College work-study programs enable students to earn part of their financial aid through part-time employment. To participate, you must first receive work-study as a part of your financial aid package. Your work-study award offers you both money for your education and work experience. You should obtain a work-study job or ask to defer your work-study before October 31 (and again before January 31, if needed) or your award will be canceled. The Student Employment Center coordinates all undergraduate college work-study programs.
Work-study funds for graduate students are allocated directly to the chairpersons of the graduate programs or departments. Graduate students seeking work-study funding should contact their respective departments for further information.
Federal College Work-Study Program is funded by the federal government. Employment may be on or off campus with profit or nonprofit organizations. Many community service work-study jobs are available that can provide you with an educational and rewarding work experience. To be eligible, you must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., carry at least a half-time academic course load, and maintain minimum academic progress.
California State Work-Study is funded by the state, and employment may be with profit or nonprofit organizations. The employment must be educationally beneficial or related to a particular career interest or the exploration of a career option. To be eligible, students must meet the requirements for federal student aid eligibility and be California residents.
University Work-Study is funded by the University of California, and employment is limited to jobs on campus.
The Student Employment Center helps students, including those on the Planned Educational Leave Program, and their spouses find both part-time and temporary full-time employment on and off campus during the school year and vacation periods. Job opportunities are available in many fields of interest and require skills ranging from entry level to highly technical. For further information, see "Student Employment" in the Student Life chapter of this catalog.
Information:
Scholarship Office
207 Third Street, Suite B
916-757-3153; e-mail: ugscholofc@ucdavis.edu
Mailing address:
Scholarship Office
University of California
Davis, CA 95616-8696
UC Davis recognizes exceptional students with scholarships awarded on the basis of academic excellence and exceptional promise. The Scholarship Office administers approximately 200 different undergraduate scholarships. Many more scholarships are handled through outside agencies.
Scholarship recipients are chosen by committees made up of both students and faculty. In addition to academic records (a minimum grade point average of 3.25 is required), selection may be based on letters of recommendation, test scores, and a personal essay in which your university goals and objectives are stated. Some awards are limited to students in specific majors or colleges, residents of certain geographical areas, students of a particular class standing, or students with demonstrated financial need. Most scholarships are not renewable and you must re-apply each year for scholarship aid.
Students applying to the university for the fall quarter are considered for scholarships using the same forms completed for admission purposes. Winter and spring quarter admission applicants should contact the Scholarship Office for instructions no later than November 1. Continuing students should obtain scholarship applications from the Scholarship Office in October. These applications are due in early December. Announcement of winners is usually made beginning in April.
Graduate students are also eligible for various scholarships and fellowships. (See Graduate Studies.)
Regents Scholarships, among the highest honors that undergraduates at the university can receive, are granted to exceptionally promising freshmen or juniors enrolling in the fall quarter. Awards may be honorary (a $1,000 per year award) or may be accompanied by a stipend generally covering the difference between family resources and yearly educational costs. These scholarships are renewable as long as you maintain a 3.25 grade point average.
Alumni Scholarships, provided by the Alumni Association in cooperation with the university, are based primarily upon leadership and scholastic achievement. Your financial need and extracurricular activities may also be considered.
Military Scholarships are awarded to outstanding high school seniors without regard to financial need, as well as to UC Davis students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and scholastic achievement during their freshman and/or sophomore years. Eligible high school seniors apply for the full 4-year scholarship and must file applications by November. UC Davis scholarship students participate in the Military Science (ROTC) Program. Information and applications are available from the Department of Military Science, 125 Hickey Gymnasium, 916-752-0543.
Other Scholarships are made possible by individual donors, private corporations, and various agencies. Many organizations and groups conduct their own scholarship programs. In most cases, you apply directly to these sponsoring groups.
Special Prizes at UC Davis recognize outstanding performance, achievement and promise in special programs or majors. The most prestigious prize is the University Medal, presented to the most outstanding graduating senior.
We welcome your comments.
UC Davis 1996-97 Online General Catalog